May 2, 2008

By and large, expect the drama in Browns' training camp to be minimal. There will be no great QB debate this year (remember Brady Quinn vs. Derek Anderson and Charlie Frye?), and the speculation about head coach Romeo Crennel's future is no more after a successful 2007 season. Another factor the Browns believe will work in their favor, the way we hear it: their biggest offseason acquisitions were via trade (DLs Shaun Rogers and Corey Williams) and free agency (WR Donte' Stallworth). Each of those players, who are expected to play big roles this season, have had plenty of offseason time to get acclimated to their new surroundings. The starting lineup will be veteran-laden: The Browns are unlikely to start any rookies, though fourth-rounders LB Beau Bell and TE Martin Rucker figure to compete for playing time off the bat, and sixth-rounders DT Ahytba Rubin and WR Paul Hubbard look to be in good position in the battle for roster spots.